Description
Indulge in the magic of the season with these Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies! Soft and melt-in-your-mouth, these delightful treats combine the richness of cream cheese with the sweetness of yellow cake mix, creating a unique cookie experience that’s a must for your holiday baking. With vibrant sprinkles adorning each cookie, they not only taste heavenly but also add a festive flair to your dessert table. Perfect for cookie exchanges, holiday gatherings, or simply enjoying at home with family and friends, these cookies are easy to make and sure to impress everyone!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 (15.25 oz) box yellow cake mix
- ½ cup holiday sprinkles
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese, unsalted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually stir in the yellow cake mix to form a thick dough.
- Gently fold in holiday sprinkles.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes for easier handling.
- Scoop dough into 1½-inch balls and roll in powdered sugar.
- Place on baking sheets spaced about 2 inches apart and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Cool on baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg